Monthly Archives: October 2014

OpenLinkNight ~ Birthday Gift

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Michael

Homecoming is not something we have in Australia but we do have birthdays! My birthday arrived on its annual pilgrimage The numbers are increasing But little I can do about it But enjoy the day as I do everyday. My … Continue reading →

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SoCS October 25/14 – It’s a Matter of Degree

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Michael

Today’s prompt is – “degree/degrees.” It’s all a matter of degree. You hear it all the time. The chance of winning the lottery, success in study and in life it all depends on a few variables that happen to us … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Prompt #31 – Tilly

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Michael

It’s the wicked witches fault. I have to say that straight out. I wouldn’t be here if not for her anal ways. Lady Theodora is my boss, I call her the wicked witch as her stare can melt butter and … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Bar ~ I’ve Got a Little List – Shopping

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Michael

Across the breakfast table She winks, smiles, snarls An impish grin Got the list? Waving it in the air I read: Eggs, ham, butter A packet of beans, Ice-cream, 6 titbats. What are titbats? To play tit with? She laughs … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt # 31 – The Light

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Michael

Today we have been asked to write about the things that illuminate you, guide you home, which are often out of your control, your reach or are simply the way they are since you know of yourself. Write about those … Continue reading →

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Poetics – Good News, Bad News, Your News! – It’s All Good.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Michael

In my yard Mowing, walking, enjoying They flit about Agitated parents Continuously chirping Never sitting still I wonder what’s bugging them? Then I see Three babies Sharing a nest Built upon my neighbour’s clothesline. Sitting precariously Exposed Vulnerable. As parents … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking – October 21st 2014 – Woman and Child

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Michael

Image by Anja Partin The mother and child looked at me across the wasteland between them and me. The autumn leaves swirled around her ankles, the child cling desperately to her mother. The mothers bare feet shuffle amount the leaves, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #31 “Liberty” – You Have Rights

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Michael

Image: Catrin Welz Stein You have rights Freedoms to exercise Stop jumping to his beck and call He is hardly Godlike. His proclamations self serving His actions despicable. A poor desperate bastard In need of a good whipping. I have … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – October 20th, 2014 – The Elusive X

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Michael

This weeks opening sentence is: Do you remember that old saying, “X marks the spot?” It’s a definite thing isn’t it an X I mean. Well if you find it you can’t very well dispute the X can you? Two … Continue reading →

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Scribe’s Cave Picture Prompt #44 – A Partial Person.

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Michael

My Aunt lost her leg in the great leg debacle of 96. A combination of bad luck and bad medicine. She lived with the shame, of being, as she put it, a half woman. In 01 she was given a … Continue reading →

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